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New Mangalore port (W India)

Characteristics

Description

The port of New Mangalore, a major all-weather port, is situated about 5 miles NNW of the old Mangalore port.

Fairway Lighted Buoy is moored about 4 miles W of the port. Range lights, in line bearing about 079°, at the E side of the port, mark the approach channel through the entrance.A signal station and port radio station are situated on the N entrance point of the port. A white concrete tower lies close S of the S entrance point. Two towers, one of which is conspicuous, lie a short distance inland from the head of the harbor.There is a conspicuous water tower about 0.2 mile S of the S entrance point of the harbor.

The harbor is protected by breakwaters that extend about 700m from the coastline at points N and S of the entrance.The port consists of a turning basin, with radius of 245m, dredged to a depth of 15.1m, oil and LPG jetties on the SW side of the lagoon and near the approach channel, and seven berths contained in a basin extending N from the turning basin.

The berths are used for general cargo, the export of iron and manganese ore, and the import of materials for a chemical and fertilizer factory.

Depths—Limitations

The port is approached by a channel about 4 miles long and 245m wide; it is maintained by dredging to 15.4m and marked by lighted buoys.Several shoal patches, depths of 7.5 to 9.7m, lie close S of the channel and are best seen on the chart.

A depth of 15.1m is maintained within the harbor leading from the entrance to the turning basin. It has been reported that the maximum depths allowable for entry into the harbor can be reduced during the Southwest Monsoon (May-September) period so vessels drawing 14m or more should check with the Port Authority for the latest information.

Pilotage

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 200 grt and is available 24 hours for vessels up to 245m in length. Vessels whose loa exceeds 245m, including Suezmax tankers, are handled only during daylight hours.

The pilots can be contacted, as follows:1. VHF: VHF channels 12 and 162. Telephone: 91-824-2407428 91-824-2407341

Regulations

Vessels should send an ETA message at least 48 hours in advance. The message should contain the following information:1. Vessel name.2. Nationality.3. Call sign.4. Draft fore and aft.5. Length overall.6. Gross tons and nrt.7. Last port of call.

An ETD message should be sent to the harbormaster’s office at least 2 hours in advance.

A Vessel Traffic Management System is in operation in the port. Vessels will be automatically identified as they enter the port (about 4 miles from the inner harbor) so there will be no need for communications between the vessel and Port Control.

Signals

Storm signals are displayed from the signal station; the General System is used.

Anchorage

Anchorage is recommended NNW of Fairway Lighted Buoy, in depths of 16 to 18m. A spoil ground is established about 1 mile S of Fairway Lighted Buoy.

Caution.—Stay well clear of a dangerous wreck lying close S of the anchorage. Haze settles over the land after sunrise.Even during good weather, the coast remains indistinct until about the middle of the day, making normally conspicuous objects difficult to discern.

Mangalore Harbor lies in the backwater formed by the confluence of the Gurpur River and the Netravati River. The port is only of importance to coastal vessels, as it is fronted by a shallow bar between low sandy spits. The port is closed from June through August during the Southwest Monsoon, when the bar is impassable. A shoal, with a depth of 15m, lies 6.5 miles WNW of the entrance to Mangalore.

The town of Mangalore is almost entirely concealed from the offing, but the following landmarks are conspicuous:1. Mangalore Light, a squat, white, masonry tower with black bands, attached to a house resembling a small chapel, about 0.5 mile ENE of the harbor entrance.2. A 41m high dome, surmounted by the steeple of the Roman Catholic Cathedral, about 0.5 mile N of the light structure.3. The 76m high square tower of Saint Aloysius College, about 1.3 miles NNE of the cathedral.4. A conspicuous white cross about 3.5 miles N of the harbor entrance.5. A group of white houses close S of the harbor entrance. A radio tower, having an elevation of 153m, lies about 1 mile NNW of Saint Aloysius College.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 100 grt and is available during daylight hours only.

Signals.—Vessels can communicate with a signal station close S of Mangalore Light.

VHF channel 12Tel: 91-824-420104

Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained, in 9.1m, mud, with Mangalore Light bearing between 050° and 100°, distant about 2 miles. Vessels should not approach the lighthouse closer than 1.5 miles, as the depths then decrease rapidly.

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